Derivative Beneficiary Adjustment of Status Process HELP

[tuanphan21290 1]

If you exercised any benefits associated with your I-485, I-765, or I-131 (say you worked off-campus using your EAD as work authorisation, or departed the US and re-entered on AP, for example) then your F-1 status is gone.

If you did not exercise any benefits under your pending AoS then you can withdraw your I-485 and resume your F-1 status without issue, since you essentially never left it.

That's a great new! I really appreciate it.

[codycody 31]

If I decide to withdraw my I-485 since I am not eligible, will I still be eligible to stay in the US under my F-1 Visa - I still keep my F-1 in status as of today? Thank you!

I agree that you are not eligible to file I-485 now because you turned 18 after your dad marriage. However, your dad can file I-130 for you whenever he get his GC on hand, then you need to wait till your PD is current to be able to fill I-485. You are eligible to maintain your F-1 if you don't request your EAD since last time you sent illegal I-485.